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James Hall Group of Companies acquires iconic Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy
Iconic Lancashire brand Ann Forshaw’s and its associated Alston Dairy has been acquired by the James Hall Group of Companies. The acquisition sees the Group expand its portfolio of food manufacturing businesses in the North West to five, adding Ann Forshaw’s Alston...
SPAR retailers celebrated for supporting Marie Curie Nurses with one million PPE items during pandemic
SPAR retailers in the North of England who supported Marie Curie Nurses with over one million items of PPE during the pandemic have been thanked by the charity. At the peak of the pandemic, 93 SPAR stores owned or serviced by James Hall & Co. Ltd became PPE access...
SPAR wins Convenience Chain of the Year at 2023 Drinks Retailing Awards
The 2023 Drinks Retailing Awards celebrated a range of dynamic supermarkets, convenience chains and regional stores, all of which are championing drinks and helping the off-trade thrive. Taking place on 7 February 2023 at the Dorchester Hotel, London, leading symbol...
SPAR agrees to continue sponsorship of Lancashire School Games
SPAR has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the Lancashire School Games, supporting thousands of children with opportunities to compete and achieve personal bests. Organised and run by Active Lancashire and the School Games Organiser Network, the Lancashire School...
James Hall & Co. Ltd HGV driver set to take on peers in SPAR International competition
A lorry driver with James Hall & Co. Ltd is set to challenge himself against peers from around the world in a SPAR International competition. Steve Metcalf will travel to Sweden in March to participate in the first ever SPAR International Driver of the Year...
SPAR launches its second UK wide £100,000 Community Cashback Scheme
Following the enormous success of last year’s £100,000 Community Cashback Scheme, leading convenience symbol group SPAR is launching a second £100,000 Community Cashback Scheme this February, giving away grants to local voluntary or community organisations and...
New independent Dr Hamid Hashemi launches SPAR store in Heald Green
The community of Heald Green is benefiting from a new convenience store after the opening of a SPAR in Wilmslow Road. Located in a building that formerly housed a guitar shop, the SPAR convenience store has added a new string to store owner Dr Hamid Hashemi’s...
SPAR independent invests in offer at Manchester store
SPAR independent retailers the Cleary family are reaping the rewards of a £180,000 investment into their Victoria Avenue store. Located in Higher Blackley, Greater Manchester, the SPAR store is much improved after the introduction of more than 200 product lines into...
SPAR Brand launches tasty new sweets
SPAR has launched five new and exciting own label lines to its overall confectionery range. Available in participating SPAR stores around the UK from this week, these five new lines will sit under the take home confectionery and impulse categories. Joining the take...
Win With Every Goal through SPAR nets Paul £10k cash in time for Christmas
A Southport man has won £10,000 cash in time for Christmas through SPAR’s Win With Every Goal promotion. Paul Gardner, 50, was selected at random as the winner of the grand prize from one of 44,000 entrants who have played Win With Every Goal at participating SPAR...
SPAR store opens breathing new life into Bishop Auckland site
A SPAR convenience store has breathed new life into the site of a former Bishop Auckland pub after it opened its doors to the public. Located in Brooklands, the SPAR store, built at a cost of £3 million, has transformed the old The Aclet pub site in the town. The...
Formby’s redeveloped Harington Road SPAR launches to an enthusiastic reception from residents
Formby’s much-loved Harington Road SPAR store has reopened its doors to an excited community following an extensive refurbishment. After four months in the making, local residents gathered with anticipation on a bright and cold December day for James Hall & Co....